Doctors Changing Medicine

Our guest on this episode is Dr. Charlotte Akor. She is a pediatric ophthalmologist who has carved out such a cool niche for herself: teaching billing and coding to doctors. Most physicians certainly didn’t have any training during residency or fellowship on how to do it properly, and chances are you didn’t either. If you’re starting to sweat a little right now wondering what you’re not coding for and how much money you’re losing, then this episode is definitely for you. 

Tune in to learn more about:

• How Dr. Akor become a medical biller and coder.
• The top medical billing and coding mistakes made by physicians.
• The financial implication of not knowing how to bill and code correctly.
• The consequences of incorrect billing and coding and how to avoid them.
• How you can start coding more accurately starting today.

...and so much more!

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Dr. Akor’s website:https://drcharlottemd.com/

Dr. Akor’s Instagram: @drcharlottemd

Dr Akor’s Facebook: Dr. Charlotte Akor

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Finding that balance between work and life might not be that easy when you work a demanding job, such as a doctor. But what happens when you decide to take back the power of having time off? Dr. Ali Novitsky joins us on this episode to talk about how she quit her thriving career in pediatrics to pursue other medical avenues, eventually leading to her successful coaching career.

Dr. Novitsky, MD is a certified life and weight loss coach, a blogger, international speaker, fitness enthusiast, Board-certified in Obesity Medicine, and host of the podcast “Life Coaching For Women Physicians”. She works with over-functioning female physicians to regain control of their mind, body, and relationships. Dr. Novitsky believes that taking care of our bodies should be a priority, and we should own our unique bodies and optimize our genetic potential — not try to measure our self-worth with the scale.

Tune in to hear more about:

• How Dr. Novitsky manages to be a pediatrician, a neonatologist, and a life and fitness coach all at the same time.
• Ways to stay motivated as a busy doctor.
• How to let go of being a perfectionist.
• Why running a side business is great for building wealth. 
• The guide to successful and effective marketing.
• How to overcome the fear of launching a business.
• How understanding your purpose creates a massive impact.

...and so much more!

Episode Sponsor:

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

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Dr. Novitsky’s website: https://www.lifecoachingforwomenphysicians.com/

Dr. Novitsky’s Instagram: @alinovitskymd

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In today’s episode, I chat with Dr. Anika Goodwin, who is a board-certified ophthalmologist, vision advocate, and eye beauty expert. She is also the founder of OpulenceMD Beauty, the first eye-specific beauty brand and the only beauty brand created by an eye surgeon.

Listen to Dr. Goodwin share her journey into finding her purpose. She also details how she marries her purpose with her passion by using proceeds from the brand to cover screening eye exams for diabetic patients who are at high risk for vision loss due to their disease.

In a nutshell, we speak about:

• The birth of OpulenceMD Beauty.
• How Dr. Goodwin made seven-figure sales just a year after launching her business.
• How to fund your start-up dream business
• What to do when your business seems stuck

... and so much more!

Episode Sponsor:

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

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OpulenceMD Beauty: https://opulencemdbeauty.com/

Dr. Goodwin’s website: https://revenuespeedpass.com/

Dr. Goodwin’s Instagram: @opulencelashlife

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Dr. Stephanie E. Freeman, MD is a board-certified Critical Care physician, a best-selling author, speaker, and consultant. In addition to that, she is keen on helping doctors explore alternative careers in medicine. Dr. Freeman consistently meets with physicians individually and in groups to discuss ways in which they can get “unstuck” in their careers. A compassionate, motivating, energizing, and resourceful physician, Dr. Freeman is known among her colleagues as “The Job Doctor”. 

In today’s episode, Dr. Freeman shares why a career as a locum tenens physician is an attractive option for many physicians. Tune in to learn more!

In a nutshell, we talk about:

• Reasons why Dr. Freeman decided to become a locum tenens physician.
• The advantages of locums work.
• Common mistakes that locum tenens physicians make.
• Why you should set a profit goal when you choose locum as a career path.
• Why locum tenens may be your best option before retirement. 

...and so much more!

Episode Sponsor:

• If you’re ready to build a business that lets you live life and practice medicine on your own terms, check out the EntreMD Business School!

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Use the code Dr. Una 20 to get a 20% discount!

The Locums Doc Summit is a 2-day event that will help you jumpstart your locums career. You’ll receive training from Dr. Stephanie Freeman and industry-leading experts and you’ll get concrete tools and strategies on how to be successful as a locums physician.

Dr. Freeman’s website: https://drstephanieicu.com/

Dr. Freeman’s Instagram: @drstephanieicu

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After struggling with burnout, Dr. Sogol Pahlavan embarked on a journey of mindful living and became certified as a mindfulness coach. She utilizes mindfulness tools along with meditation, and yoga to connect to the present moment to find self-fulfillment and JOY. She also teaches physicians to fully take back responsibility for their life by reclaiming their power and committing to reconnecting to their most authentic selves. She is on a mission to heal the healers.

In today's episode, Dr. Pahlavan talks about the 5 strategies for thriving in private practice. These are the strategies that have seen her successfully run her own practice and become a rare breed in the industry. There’s so much to digest in this lively discussion, and this episode deserves repeat listening!

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Dr. Pahlavan's podcast: Mindful Living with Dr. Sogol

Facebook: Mindful Living with Dr. Sogol

Instagram: @drsogol_mindfulliving

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In today's episode, I speak to Dr. Manasa Mantravadi, the founder of Ahimsa, the world's first colorful stainless steel dinnerware for kids. She shares her mission to create a safer, kinder, and healthier future for all kids while educating parents along the way and her journey to becoming a pediatrician. Reverting to her roots, Dr. Mantravadi explains how the solution to combat household plastics came from her own home growing up. You'll hear how the biggest key to her success was networking with women and helping others, and what she anticipates for her brand in the future. 

In a nutshell, we speak about:

• How Dr. Mantravadi got into the dinnerware business.
• How Dr. Mantravadi is able to navigate challenges and stay true to her mission. 
• Why your mission should not be money is you are looking to run a successful business. 
• The process of finding a manufacturer for stainless steel dinnerware.
• How Dr. Mantravadi has managed a successful side hustle while working as a pediatrician.
• Dr. Mantravadi's advice to doctors looking to start their own businesses.

... and so much more!

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Ahimsa's website: ahimsahome.com

Ahimsa on Instagram: @ahimsahomeusa

Ahimsa on Facebook: Ahimsa

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• How Dr. Bala got into the real estate industry.
• How Dr. Bala refused to be a victim of the pandemic and instead chose to intentionally invest in herself. 
• Some of the common financial mistakes that physicians make.
• The three things that any physician seeking financial freedom should start doing right now. 
• Why physicians need to understand what their financial independence numbers are.

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• The changes that need to happen in medicine according to Dr. Smith's perspective. 
• The problem with not treating physicians as humans and how that has a ripple effect in the medical field.
• How individuals can contribute to creating the change we want to see in medicine.
• How doctors can use their skills and training to impact people in the best way they can.
• The role that Dr. Smith plays in helping doctors have a different experience in medicine.

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Dr. Marjorie Steigler is a physician executive and veteran entrepreneur with over ten years of online business experience. From founding a retail start-up, to keynote speaking, consulting, virtual courses, and live retreats, she’s been there and done that.

Now, she’s helping other doctors turn the work they love most into more rapid career advancement and profitable businesses that pay the bills. Digital strategy is the best way to grow a medical practice, land a nonclinical job, get booked as a keynote speaker, or actually earn an income with a physician side gig.

In a nutshell, we speak about:

• How lacking something cute to wear to the gym gave birth to her maternity activewear business.
• The benefits of treating your career like the business it is. 
• Understanding the value you bring to the table and being able to communicate it to stakeholders. 
• What personal branding is, what it's not, and how to get started on it.
• The fastest way to grow a brand as a physician.
• How to create your brand as an introverted physician by showing up the way you really are.

... and so much more!

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Dr. Steigler's podcast: The Career Rx Podcast for Doctors

Dr. Steigler's website: www.marjoriestieglermd.com

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Dr. Jennifer McKenney is a family physician in her hometown of Fredonia Kansas, a town of approximately 2500 people in southeast Kansas. She has owned and managed an independent practice for the last eleven years. 

Nine years ago, Dr. McKenney's workload almost spiraled out of control when she found out that another physician at her Fredonia, Kansas-based family practice had passed away unexpectedly. However, with the help of a virtual scribe, she was able to focus on providing patient care and working more efficiently. Dr. McKenney joins us in today's episode to talk about The Remote Scribe Company - which she founded in 2019, how she utilizes remote scribes in her practice, and how scribes could be the solution to physician burnout.

In a nutshell, we speak about:

• How The Remote Scribe Company was founded out of necessity.
• How founding a company changed Dr. McKenney's life for the better.
• Mistakes that doctors who bring or want to bring scribes on make.
• Characteristics of someone that would make an awesome scribe.
• How doctors can maximize their relationships with their scribes.
• How bringing on a scribe will help you make more money in your practice.
• How Dr. McKenney made the transition from an idea to a profitable business.

... and so much more!

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Dr. McKenney’s website: https://www.remotescribe.com/

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